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Jeost Family History

Jeost Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jost, Joost, Best, Post, Oest, Most, Geist, Jesse, Ost, Host

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Where is the Jeost family from?

You can see how Jeost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeost family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jeost families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jeost's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jeost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Jeost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeost census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Jeost. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jeost. For the veterans among your Jeost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeost lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeost ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeost

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